As of today, the current federal government "shutdown" is the longest in history. Digging into news stories that are making headlines, ones claiming "chaos" and near-apocalyptic consequences, most Americans, by far, are managing to get through their ... Read More
52 Weeks Savings Plan: Give this a try and have an extra $1378 by the end of the year!
I spotted this ingenious and simple 52-week savings plan* on Facebook a few years ago, posted it on my Facebook page, and it went viral with thousands of likes and even more shares within a couple of days. I'd never seen anything like it. A savings ... Read More
40 Quick Ways to Save Money for More Prepping
One difficult fact of prepping is that it requires money. You don't have to be rich and there are hundreds of frugal ways to prep, but sooner or later, you'll have to fork out some of your hard-earned cash. What if your cache of cash is low? Well, ... Read More
52 Weeks Savings Plan: April showers bring May bargains
April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring wild and crazy busy days for families like mine. Also, I might add, a lot of extra expenses with end-of-school teacher gifts, upcoming vacation plans, graduation gifts, etc. Just this morning I ... Read More
52 Weeks Savings Plan: April discounts are here!
When I lived in Phoenix, I could never understand the fascination with spring. Phoenix has pretty much just one season, sunny! So, when I moved to Texas, it was amazing to see red-breasted robins show up at our house every spring and watch the forest ... Read More
52 Weeks Savings Plan: Watch for these March sales!
March brings with it the promise of spring and some special March sales that can help you both prepare and save money. Two holidays that will generate some special savings are St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, and Palm Sunday, on March 25. We have ... Read More
52 Weeks Savings Plan: Watch for these February bargains
If you've been following the 52 Week Savings Plan, you should have a whopping $10 set aside. Don't worry, that little bundle of money will continue to grow! Each month I'll be sharing tips for making the most of the money you have to enable that nest ... Read More
52 Weeks Savings Plan: Watch for these January bargains
It’s a New Year and time for all sorts of resolutions. Some people resolve to eat healthier, lose weight, and exercise more. These are all great goals, but one that many of us forget has to do with finances. Imagine having extra cash set aside for ... Read More
Could This Work-From-Home Job Really Be This Fun?
My life has experienced some big changes lately. What was once a chaotic home filled with 5 children, is now me, my husband and our 14-year-old daughter. I no longer find smelly gym socks in the couch cushions or try to break up fights about who used ... Read More
Many Streams Make a Mighty Fine Income
Money has a way of slipping through my fingers. I've been known to turn up my nose at buying an expensive piece of furniture and then, over a period of a few months, end up spending the same amount of money eating out! Money can be as slippery as an ... Read More
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